In vivo research associate

Duration - 6 month contract to start / full time (with possibility to extend)

Location - Heverlee

We are partnered with our client who are tucked away in the heart of Europe's biotech scene, rewriting the rules of vaccine development. Fuelled by cutting-edge science and an unshakable belief that the world deserves better, faster solutions to infectious disease, this team is taking a bold leap beyond conventional platforms.

Born from academic excellence and driven by a mission-first mindset, they’re creating next-generation vaccines designed not just to keep up with global health threats—but to get ahead of them. With a modular, plug-and-play technology at its core, the platform offers the speed, scalability, and adaptability the world has been waiting for.

They are now looking for an In vivo Associate scientist/ Research associate to support the daily laboratory activities to analyse the efficacy, mechanism of action and the immune responses generated by the company’s vector vaccine.

Responsibilities:

• Independently plan and execute in vivo studies, including all related activities such as general animal handling, anaesthesia, compound administration via different routes, sample collection.
• Perform a wide variety of immunological assays, such as ELISPOT, flow cytometry based assays, ELISA, multiplex cytokine assays, and analyse results.
• Analyse results of experiments, present them in functional meetings and contribute to the writing of reports (especially material and method sections).
• Contribute to laboratory protocol writing.
• Work closely with internal and external collaborators.

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Biomedical sciences/ Biochemistry/Biology/Biomedical laboratory technology or equivalent through working experience.
• FELASA B or C certification, hands-on experience and affinity with in vivo animal models are required.
• Hands-on experience with aseptical sample handling and (primary) cell culture ideal
• Experience in setting up and performing various cell culture assays
• Experience working with infectious agents
• Good working knowledge of English.
• Curious and eager to learn.
• Strong sense for details and critical mind.
• Trustful execution and reliable reporting.
• A real collaborative Team player with a hands-on can do and solution-oriented attitude.

Get in touch:

Tshering Sherpa

Tsherpa@planet-pharma.co.uk